News from the Arts Councilhttp://www.artscouncil.ie/enCopyright 2007 Arts Councilhttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=bbcac8ac-fda4-432a-b993-da3c47815a6dAs part of its ongoing partnership with the Clore Leadership Programme, the Arts Council is pleased to announce that it will provide bursaries for up to five places on the Clore Leadership Short Courses in 2012. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=f38357f5-8525-406c-af93-d6ea0a1c6b33The Arts Council this morning welcomed the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins to its offices at Merrion Square, Dublin, as guest of honour at an event to mark its sixtieth year.Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=2b721bc5-908b-4c73-bd9a-b7f3e964b189Audiences all over the country will have an opportunity in 2012 to enjoy some of the best in literature, visual arts, dance, film, theatre, music, traditional arts, street arts and circus, participatory arts and activity specifically for young people, with 33 arts organisations and individual artists receiving funding from the Arts Council to specifically tour work in Ireland to venues nationwide.Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=e2bc1a99-863d-496e-94c7-f632f00f82a4The Arts Council has expressed its regret at the passing of poet and Aosdána member Pearse Hutchinson, who died on Saturday 14 January 2012. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=8e50f5d9-f732-484b-80e3-607726b7151dThe Arts Council has adopted a new policy on opera which sets out how it intends to promote and develop opera in Ireland. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=b7623652-6d26-44c6-983e-d619fe8d00a3Sixty-six small festivals and events from Dingle to Drogheda, from Kanturk to Westport have been awarded funding from the Arts Council under round one of its Small Festivals Scheme for 2012. Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=fcc2cdfe-9672-4686-b333-0b97f70f7410Commenting on the Arts Council’s Budget 2012 allocation of €63.1 million, Pat Moylan, Chairman of the Arts Council said:"Given the financial difficulties facing the Government and our country at this time, the Arts Council appreciates the work done by Jimmy Deenihan TD, Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to minimise the cut to the Arts Council - containing it to a 3.2% reduction on last year’s allocation." Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=509da86a-7917-4830-8f1a-2cde949209b5The Arts Council extends its warmest congratulations to Kevin Barry on the news that he has been shortlisted for the 2011 Costa First Novel Award.Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=8a46eaf6-6a77-4bf7-8aa4-d0bf65d8c94aA report on the economic impact of the arts in Ireland, launched this morning (16 November 2011) by Jimmy Deenihan TD, Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, shows that the arts provide significant direct and indirect employment, with Arts Council's annual funding from the Exchequer supporting over 2,600 jobsWed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=7c8d0eb3-43bc-46dc-a16b-5338b74fa9c5The Arts Council is reminding arts organisations of the deadline for applications under its three main grant programmes: Regularly Funded Organisations, Annual Programming Grants and Annual Funding. This relates to applications seeking funding for the period April 2012 - March 2013.Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=3a3f1138-ea25-4ea6-a2be-4b370276b601The Arts Council has expressed its regret at the passing of artist and Aosdána member William McKeown, who died on Tuesday 25 October 2011. Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=e899aee5-487b-48ef-b756-58627777029cStories about work undertaken during the early years of the Arts Council, were published and launched today (13 October 2011) online by the Council at an event attended by Jimmy Deenihan TD, Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. The Council's new archive stories website, is an initiative marking the 60th anniversary of the Arts Council which was established on 4 December 1951 under the Arts Act, 1951Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=7a9bd1b5-7138-439a-ba0b-8f47fef170d6Exciting training opportunities for the estimated 25,000 people who sing in choirs each week in Ireland.Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=c6c57f0d-2bb0-45f0-97ac-f892fe916e07As part of an audio publishing initiative to support and promote the work of Irish composers, the Arts Council and RTÉ today (11 October 2011) launched a new CD of orchestral works by Dublin-born composer and Aosdána member John Kinsella, performed by the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra. Funded by RTÉ and the Arts Council, the CD is part of the Composers of Ireland series.Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=82589854-a91e-466e-ac7b-ec5ea5abd0fdAt the 2011 Irish Internet Association Net Visionary Awards ceremony on Friday night (30 September 2011) the Arts Council won the award in the eGovernment category for its online services.Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=96a77a66-0395-4a56-bf26-494b1ed90057The Arts Council will be opened from 5pm to 9pm to show a selection of work from our collection Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=9088e1dd-8deb-4c21-97c0-091860ce1b9dTG4 and An Chomhairle Ealaíon/the Arts Council invite submissions for the 7th season of Splanc!, the innovative television documentary scheme that supports the creative exploration of the arts in Ireland.Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=bbf8ead7-e575-45d2-9918-9e03995d0443On 11 May 2011 the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Jimmy Deenihan TD wrote to the Arts Council advising that the Council should assume full responsibility for all opera provision and implementation.Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=20ffd962-1bbf-4614-ac35-8518723a8888The Arts Council's Chairman Pat Moylan has led tributes on behalf of the members and staff to outgoing Director Mary Cloake as she leaves the Arts Council today (31 August 2011) after seven years as its most senior officer.Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=649c15fa-c7d4-4e9a-9ec7-437c6f2a4da3The Arts Council has recently awarded funding to two innovative projects led by South Dublin County Council. The funding is made available under the Arts Council's Local Partnership Scheme. Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=ce583cf3-e2aa-4627-a273-b8561e14c516The Arts Council is pleased to be shortlisted in the eGovernment Award Category in the forthcoming Dot ie Net Visionary Awards organised by the Irish Internet Association. Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=38e5616a-1efa-482c-a545-cc982eb26239Three theatre companies supported by the Arts Council are to participate in this year’s 1st Irish Theatre Festival in New York in September. Fishamble (Dublin), Tall Tales (Navan) and Cirque de Légume (Sligo) are all participating in the month-long festival which runs from 5 September to 3 October 2011 in theatres across New York.Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=bc947242-4b90-45f0-bba9-b448230452cbThe Arts Council announced today that Ms. Jo Mangan, Artistic Director of The Performance Corporation, is the recipient of the 2011/2012 Jerome Hynes Fellowship - offered through the UK-based Clore Leadership programme. This programme aims to develop the knowledge, skills and experience of potential leaders in the arts, across a wide range of cultural activity. Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=0ace4876-599b-4fc9-9913-ad2db26182c1The Arts Council has announced the deadline for the 2011 Reel Art scheme. Reel Art is designed to provide film artists with a unique opportunity to make highly creative, imaginative and experimental documentaries on an artistic theme.Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=376baae0-bf6d-4d90-9451-b9fccaf4833bVisual Artists Ireland, on behalf of the Arts Council, invites applications for grants of up to a maximum of €30,000 towards the running costs of visual artists’ workspaces.Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=a72238da-ba98-4e77-8c81-c8f69dc20d96In advance of the deadline for Project awards (Thursday, 1 September at 5:30pm) the Arts Council will hold a number of information clinics to offer advice and information on the application process. Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=aa7cd93d-d37c-4ad3-b1fc-768517211712People in over 40 towns, villages and cities across the country from Rearcross in County Tipperary to Letterkenny in County Donegal can expect to experience world class concerts, plays, performances and exhibitions in the months ahead under the Arts Council's special touring scheme.Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=9c84327d-101d-496b-a3ab-1454443ec21cThe Arts Council extends its warmest congratulations to Sebastian Barry on the news that his novel On Canaan's Side has made the longlist for the 2011 Man Booker Prize. Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=48c79dd3-4ac0-42aa-963e-e9f9a01d0736The Arts Council offers an annual fellowship to one artist to facilitate his/her participation in the international residency programme at Location One in New York. Based in the Soho district of New York, Location One is an independent not-for-profit organisation dedicated to fostering new forms of creative expression and cultural exchange through exhibitions, residencies, performances, public lectures and workshops. Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=a1c46f00-a2e6-4846-9996-e74640dcbb4cThe Arts Council has expressed its regret at the passing of artist and Aosdána member William Crozier, who died on Tuesday 12 July 2011. Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=bbe54ab2-5442-4579-a794-58878e6faf15The Arts Council has welcomed a report commissioned by the Western Development Commission (WDC) highlighting the potential for a doubling of the workforce employed in the creative sector over the next 10 years. Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=789f8c50-f8de-4c0a-81fa-60832f199118The Arts Council, the government agency for developing the arts in Ireland, is holding a plenary meeting (of its Council members) in Limerick city today Monday 4 July concluding tomorrow 5 July. Mon, 04 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=8412e373-04e7-4b84-a249-a45d36bae79cThe Arts Council/An Chomhairle Ealaíon and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland (ACNI) reaffirmed at their joint annual plenary meeting that they share a common strategic commitment to supporting individual artists. Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=0ac9add7-13f9-4140-9079-b2294ff60cb4The Arts Council has today announced the appointment of Orlaith McBride as its new Director. The appointment was approved today by the Arts Council following an applications and interview process run by the Public Appointments Service. Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=1d56e7c0-d081-4e7a-8361-b22040d8da32Farmleigh 2 should use design opportunity for rebuilding Ireland’s reputation. The Chairman of the Arts Council, Ms Pat Moylan, has congratulated Dublin’s four local authorities for their success to date in the World Design Capital 2014 competition. Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=33dc2f2d-72ce-4e15-91ff-935199fe6447The Arts Council and the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht announce the Engaging with Architecture Scheme 2011, with the purpose of supporting new and exciting projects which will engage the public with architecture. The closing date for applications is Thursday 21st July 2011 and projects must take place before 31st March 2012.Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=9566cb0f-5034-4ca1-b233-e98ef3a41d74The Arts Council extends its congratulations to Colum McCann on the news that Let the Great World Spin has won the 2011 International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award.Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=8025dd21-4f28-4e86-84c7-b5f2136b0865The Arts Council has expressed its regret at the passing of Phyllis Ryan. Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=d256c7f7-07d6-4bc4-bd16-d4473d856d70Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Jimmy Deenihan T.D., is in Venice today to open the Irish exhibition at the 54th International Art Exhibition, la Biennale di Venezia, the most important visual arts showcase in the world.Thu, 02 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=134820a1-8251-41de-bc1f-7daaf712cebbArts Council’s mobile app to boost creative sector and draw more tourists to Ireland.Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=6bd28351-f015-43ca-9c8e-df7ea2e706f1The Chairman of the Arts Council, Ms Pat Moylan, has written to the Chairmen of the IDA, Enterprise Ireland, the Western Development Commission, Shannon Development and Údarás na Gaeltachta to suggest a series of meetings to focus on increasing employment by tapping into Ireland’s high achievements in creativity and innovation.Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=5e77cd5e-870f-4fd3-8047-4f139e580133The Arts Council has expressed its regret at the passing of Tomás Mac Anna. Tue, 17 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=07eff13c-d56d-477e-a02e-f4a838731648The Arts Council has expressed its regret at the passing of poet, playwright, songwriter and Aosdana member Patrick Galvin. Wed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=24ef635c-bc14-4828-95d6-e116fa6937e9The Arts Council has announced details of successful recipients under round two of the Small Festivals Scheme for 2011.Wed, 27 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=d8219af8-3f85-4010-80f7-6fe6ab55a6e9The Arts Council, University of Limerick and Dance Ireland have announced the launch of a new initiative aimed at forming a bridge between dance education and professional dance practice in Ireland. Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=742679f2-85b1-496b-8441-d36741dd5bcfThe Arts Council wishes to congratulate William Trevor, Colm Tóibín and Colum McCann on the news that they have been shortlisted for the 2011 International IMPAC Prize. Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=63291da7-9340-47fe-933c-9939c2401a94Reporting to the Chairman of the Arts Council, the Director is the Chief Executive and has responsibility for both the leadership and management of the organisation; proposing and gaining support for new strategies as well as delivering its mission, which is governed by a combination of statutory requirements, Government and Council policy. Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=07b80b4d-790c-4a6c-9cb3-663593e64982The Arts Council has sent its congratulations to the five artists who were today elected as members of Aosdána, the affiliation of creative artists in Ireland. Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=570ece09-53ad-46ba-b01a-3946189231d7The Arts Council has issued a series of requests for proposals from experienced practitioners wishing to provide services as Arts Advisers in a broad range of artforms and arts practice areas. Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=2b7c8a02-68c9-4ba7-9520-f1cc57e6a15cAs part of the ongoing implementation of its Touring Policy, the Arts Council is further developing a scheme to support the touring and dissemination of work in a broad range of artforms. Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT